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I ViM rf : f "SI f wraBtii annate'rtfo ji;jm.lrtfSKitt Baiter Up! Womens and Mens hardball duke it out for bragging rights in a friendly game of Softball. See Sports page 10 Monday, April 13, 1998 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 60 Number 69 8. ... , ' nr r7 Ctn c j Candidate numbers By Mellyn L. Cole managing editor-The Signpost The race is on and the signs are here to prove it. For the first time in two years Weber State University is holding primary elections for student government positions. Six of the 20 ASWSU seats have three or more candidates in the running. Contrast this with last year's elections, when nine positions were uncontested, and the question becomes, "Why?" One possibility is an increase in the stipend awarded to the student body president and vice-presidents. "I think the increase in stipends, at least for a couple of them the s i f One more and my collection will be complete Little ones swarmed over campus on Saturday for a fun-filled Easter egg hunt. In the race to find the most goody-filled eggs, no chair was left unturned or corner unsearched in the Shepherd Union Gallery. Higher Education must meet disabled students needs By Julie Calder news writer-The Signpost The increased understanding of laws prohibiting discrimination against disabled individuals and the rights of students have placed a higher responsibility on education. If institutions of higher education don't accommodate legitimate needs brought to their attention, they can be held liable. But in higher education, some of the responsibility also lies with the student. Elections 1998 Signpost Continuing Coverage candidates, did make a difference. They told me that it did make a difference," said Judy Hurst, director of student activities. But Hurst, who has been involved with ASWSU elections for the last 14 years, feels the majority of the increase is due to students currently involved in ASWSU. "I think that everybody who's Unlike laws regarding elementary and secondary education, disabled students in post-secondary education must seek out the accommodations. Two main laws govern associations with disabled individuals: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Together, these civil rights laws protect qualified people with disabilities from discrimination in employment, government services and programs, transportation, public accommoda held positions has been actively engaged in mentoring others to come after them and encouraging people they know who would do a good job to run," Hurst said. Chad Montgomery, ASWSU elections chair and internal relations director, agrees. "My personal opinion is I really feel that the department has taken a great opportunity to reach out and attract more people to get involved," Montgomery said. "Elections haven't been publicized very quietly this year. We've been out talking about it." It seems other Utah universities are using a similar strategy. Last year, the University of Utah only had one presidentvice-presi tion and telecommunications. "ADA is going to have a fundamental effect on our society," said Barry Gomberg, director of Weber State University's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. "It's going to be very hard to implement."Gomberg, who also serves as WSU's ADA coordinator, said he thinks ADA is the hardest civil rights law because a person has to scrutinize the definition of a disability and the definition of a "rea or e up dent team file to run for office. And its only competition came from a write-in team endorsed by the radio station X-96. This year, the U has nine presidentvice-president teams running for office. "This year we've had a new elections registrar and he was pretty intent in getting a lot of interest," said Wade Grider, accounting adviser for the Associated Students of the University of Utah. "There was a little more going out and trying to get the fraternities, the sororities, the student organizations all those that should be involved in the politics of student government involved." see Election page 9 sonable" accommodation. The ADA states that no qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from participating in or receiving the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public facility only because of the disability. Also, that person should never be subjected to discrimination by any such entity on the basis of the disability. A person who has a physical or psychological condition that "sub-see Education page 8 Election Information Get to know the candidates Attend Tuesday's debate in the Diversity Center at 10:30 a. m. Students can submit debate questions at the Department of Student Activities. Vote for your favorite candidates in the primary elections Student can cast their ballots at any of the following locations: - Education Building - Student Services Center - Marriott Allied Health Building - HPEC (Swenson Gym) - Lind Lecture Hall - Promontory Tower Stewart Library Davis Center Social Science Building Voting booths are open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students must show their current WSU wildcard to vote. Night voting also available from 8-10 p.m. at selected locations. At the Davis Center, students can get their ballots from the registration desk. Online rated 1 By Angela Wadman news editor-The Signpost Though it's only operated less than three quarters, Weber State University Online is one of the best virtual campus in the nation, according to the University Continuing Education Association. WSU Online received the UCEA Peterson's Award for innovative distance learning and was tied with Pennsylvania State University for first place in the technology-based instructional design, cost effectiveness, accessibility and overall quality it offered. It was a shock to Peg Wherry. Wherry, who accepted the award and is the director of distance learning, said it wasn't until she received a letter of confirmation that she believed. "I really didn't know what our chances were. Then I had to believe it. It is very exciting. I thought we had a strong nomination package," she said. "Penn State is an international seeOninepoge3 inside post news see page 2&3 editorial , see page 4 a&e. .... see page 6 SpOftS see page 10 classifieds . . . .see page 12

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I ViM rf : f "SI f wraBtii annate'rtfo ji;jm.lrtfSKitt Baiter Up! Womens and Mens hardball duke it out for bragging rights in a friendly game of Softball. See Sports page 10 Monday, April 13, 1998 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 60 Number 69 8. ... , ' nr r7 Ctn c j Candidate numbers By Mellyn L. Cole managing editor-The Signpost The race is on and the signs are here to prove it. For the first time in two years Weber State University is holding primary elections for student government positions. Six of the 20 ASWSU seats have three or more candidates in the running. Contrast this with last year's elections, when nine positions were uncontested, and the question becomes, "Why?" One possibility is an increase in the stipend awarded to the student body president and vice-presidents. "I think the increase in stipends, at least for a couple of them the s i f One more and my collection will be complete Little ones swarmed over campus on Saturday for a fun-filled Easter egg hunt. In the race to find the most goody-filled eggs, no chair was left unturned or corner unsearched in the Shepherd Union Gallery. Higher Education must meet disabled students needs By Julie Calder news writer-The Signpost The increased understanding of laws prohibiting discrimination against disabled individuals and the rights of students have placed a higher responsibility on education. If institutions of higher education don't accommodate legitimate needs brought to their attention, they can be held liable. But in higher education, some of the responsibility also lies with the student. Elections 1998 Signpost Continuing Coverage candidates, did make a difference. They told me that it did make a difference," said Judy Hurst, director of student activities. But Hurst, who has been involved with ASWSU elections for the last 14 years, feels the majority of the increase is due to students currently involved in ASWSU. "I think that everybody who's Unlike laws regarding elementary and secondary education, disabled students in post-secondary education must seek out the accommodations. Two main laws govern associations with disabled individuals: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Together, these civil rights laws protect qualified people with disabilities from discrimination in employment, government services and programs, transportation, public accommoda held positions has been actively engaged in mentoring others to come after them and encouraging people they know who would do a good job to run," Hurst said. Chad Montgomery, ASWSU elections chair and internal relations director, agrees. "My personal opinion is I really feel that the department has taken a great opportunity to reach out and attract more people to get involved," Montgomery said. "Elections haven't been publicized very quietly this year. We've been out talking about it." It seems other Utah universities are using a similar strategy. Last year, the University of Utah only had one presidentvice-presi tion and telecommunications. "ADA is going to have a fundamental effect on our society," said Barry Gomberg, director of Weber State University's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. "It's going to be very hard to implement."Gomberg, who also serves as WSU's ADA coordinator, said he thinks ADA is the hardest civil rights law because a person has to scrutinize the definition of a disability and the definition of a "rea or e up dent team file to run for office. And its only competition came from a write-in team endorsed by the radio station X-96. This year, the U has nine presidentvice-president teams running for office. "This year we've had a new elections registrar and he was pretty intent in getting a lot of interest," said Wade Grider, accounting adviser for the Associated Students of the University of Utah. "There was a little more going out and trying to get the fraternities, the sororities, the student organizations all those that should be involved in the politics of student government involved." see Election page 9 sonable" accommodation. The ADA states that no qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from participating in or receiving the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public facility only because of the disability. Also, that person should never be subjected to discrimination by any such entity on the basis of the disability. A person who has a physical or psychological condition that "sub-see Education page 8 Election Information Get to know the candidates Attend Tuesday's debate in the Diversity Center at 10:30 a. m. Students can submit debate questions at the Department of Student Activities. Vote for your favorite candidates in the primary elections Student can cast their ballots at any of the following locations: - Education Building - Student Services Center - Marriott Allied Health Building - HPEC (Swenson Gym) - Lind Lecture Hall - Promontory Tower Stewart Library Davis Center Social Science Building Voting booths are open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students must show their current WSU wildcard to vote. Night voting also available from 8-10 p.m. at selected locations. At the Davis Center, students can get their ballots from the registration desk. Online rated 1 By Angela Wadman news editor-The Signpost Though it's only operated less than three quarters, Weber State University Online is one of the best virtual campus in the nation, according to the University Continuing Education Association. WSU Online received the UCEA Peterson's Award for innovative distance learning and was tied with Pennsylvania State University for first place in the technology-based instructional design, cost effectiveness, accessibility and overall quality it offered. It was a shock to Peg Wherry. Wherry, who accepted the award and is the director of distance learning, said it wasn't until she received a letter of confirmation that she believed. "I really didn't know what our chances were. Then I had to believe it. It is very exciting. I thought we had a strong nomination package," she said. "Penn State is an international seeOninepoge3 inside post news see page 2&3 editorial , see page 4 a&e. .... see page 6 SpOftS see page 10 classifieds . . . .see page 12